What won the race: Poleistter Cory Hedgecock of Loudon, Tenn., earned $2,500 in the American Crate All-Star Series opener Friday, taking the checkered flag ahead of second-starting Mack McCarter and 13th-starting Bradley Lewelling. Hedgecock qualified second of 34 cars overall but helped gain control by winning the series dash, which put him on the pole of the main event.

Key notes: Matt Shannon of Delano, Tenn., finished seventh from the 15th-starting spot. ... Jason Cardwell salvaged an eighth-place finish from the 18th starting position. ... Phantom Racing Engines has posted a $2,000 bonus if a single driver using a Phantom engine sweeps the weekend.

On the move: Bradley Lewelling of Seymour, Tenn., started 13th and finished third.

Winner's sponsors: Hedgecock’s Black Diamond Chassis is powered by an Eagle Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from E-Z-Go, Noble Knights Construction Services, I-75 Raceway, Pace Performance, Vineyard Construction, W.E Hardscapes & Masonry, Budget Transmissions, Circle H Services and Powers Machine.

Points chase: The weekend opens the All-Star tour's season.

Current weather: Clear, 43°F

Car count: 34

Fast qualifier: Hayden Cardwell

Time: 14.716 seconds

Polesitter: Cory Hedgecock

Dash winner: Cory Hedgecock

Heat race winners: Rusty Ballenger, William Blankenship, Jeremy Steele, Josh Henry

Consolation race winners: Trey Bayne, Cameron Weaver

Next series race: April 2, I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) $5,000